The first two of Dr. Sax’ five factors contributing to Extended Adolescence: changes at school and video games. Buy this book!
Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection is the central event in the Christian story. What we believe about what happens in this short period shapes everything else we believe. Little has been more confusing for many Christians than what happened when Jesus died. When Jesus is on the cross, he cries out My God, My God! Why […]
The Avengers is the perfect Summer Blockbuster spectacle. For other super-hero films to be interesting in the post-Avengers world, they must focus on story and characters over spectacle.
No matter the time of year, Unholy Night is a Christmas story that tells the old, old story in a fresh, fun way, without compromising its revolutionary core.
“The Cabin in the Woods” is a smart, original horror film that critiques our love of horror films as a participation in vicarious penal sacrifice.
Over the past several posts, I’ve explored the story of Suzanne Collins’ first Hunger Games novel (and the excellent film adaptation). We’ve seen that while we identify with Katniss, we have much more in common with the Capitol. That our culture distracts us from injustice with pleasure and entertainment just like the Capitol does. That […]
The best book I’ve read in 2012. Hilarious, insightful and challenging. Learn how much you don’t actually know about the Devil!
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What Katniss Stole from Jesus
Katniss uses her body to resist the Capitol’s claims to own her. This echos Jesus’ crucifixion and models for us how to resist Empires today.
The best book I’ve read in 2012. Hilarious, insightful and challenging. Learn how much you don’t actually know about the Devil!
Combines solid theology with excellent, practical leadership wisdom. Get it and use it with a mentor or team. You’ll all be better leaders for it!